Spacious semi-bungalow with living kitchen and home office near Delfzijl
Key Features
Description
This impressive semi-bungalow residence is situated on de Meeuwenstaart 2 in the Zandplatenbuurt district of Delfzijl, offering approximately 179 square meters of living space on a generous plot of 786 square meters. The property was originally constructed in 1975 but has undergone a comprehensive renovation, modernization, and insulation upgrade, making it a contemporary home with traditional charm.
The moment you enter this residence, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall featuring soaring ceilings, a mezzanine level, and expansive windows that immediately establish a sense of spaciousness and natural light throughout the property. The ground floor is thoughtfully designed to accommodate various lifestyle needs, beginning with a practical entrance area that includes a cloakroom niche, meter cupboard, and staircase leading to the upper level. A staircase cupboard houses a water softening system, while the toilet area features electric underfloor heating for added comfort.
The living room is characterized by its spatial design, featuring a sunken seating area, high ceilings, and playful natural lighting that creates an inviting atmosphere. A striking Jacobus wood-burning stove with an impressive chimney structure not only provides warmth but also serves as a focal point, adding character and coziness to the space. Adjacent to the living area, the dining section offers ample room for a large dining table, perfect for family gatherings and dinner parties.
The kitchen spans approximately 23.4 square meters and truly functions as the heart of this home. The cooking island features a composite countertop equipped with an induction cooktop with four zones and a double flex zone, a recirculation system, and practical drawer storage. The extensive appliance wall is fitted with two refrigerators, two freezers, a dishwasher positioned at a comfortable height, a tall steam oven with rail system, a combination microwave with AirFryer function, abundant cabinet storage, additional electrical outlets, and a Quooker tap. This kitchen configuration is ideal for passionate home cooks who require professional-grade equipment and workspace. The wide sliding doors connect the kitchen directly to the terrace and garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
Behind the kitchen, you will find a utility room leading to a versatile multi-purpose space of approximately 12.5 square meters. This room has its own separate entrance from both the garden and the driveway, and it is currently utilized as a two-person office. The space is exceptionally suitable for a home office, practice room, salon, hobby room, additional bedroom, or guest accommodation, offering remarkable flexibility for various purposes.
The ground floor also includes a bedroom of approximately 16 square meters with an adjacent separate room of approximately 10 square meters that has been prepared as a bathroom facility. Originally, this bedroom had a garden door, which has been closed off but could potentially be reopened if desired.
Moving to the first floor, you will discover two spacious bedrooms measuring approximately 14.7 square meters and 12.4 square meters respectively. One of these bedrooms features a large practical walk-in closet. The modern bathroom is equipped with a double sink, a mirror with LED lighting and heating, a spacious shower cabin, a toilet, and electric heating. Additionally, this floor houses a separate technical and storage room containing the central heating system, specifically an Intergas Extreme unit from 2020 that is owned outright.
The first floor presents interesting opportunities for further reorganization, as additional rooms could be created in this space. One potential option includes constructing an extra room by installing a dormer window.
Outside, the property features a generous garden with a large terrace and well-maintained paving surrounding the house, allowing for easy movement around the entire property. The garden is equipped with underground preparation for an irrigation or sprinkler system. Furthermore, underground conduit pipes have been installed for drawing electricity cables and water lines, facilitating future construction of a pergola, shed, or storage building.
The spacious driveway provides abundant parking facilities on private property. Additionally, the property includes an attached garage equipped with a sink, electric garage door, loft storage, electricity, and running water. The garage has partial double glazing and wall insulation.
This residence incorporates numerous smart home features. Multiple circuits have been intelligently installed and can be controlled via voice commands, including portions of the lighting system with adjustable color and brightness, as well as the electric garage door. Security and surveillance have also been prioritized, with the property equipped with various sensors, an alarm system, and camera surveillance both inside and outside the building.
The property features 16 solar panels utilizing a Solar Edge system, contributing to energy efficiency. The home is predominantly fitted with plastic window frames and double glazing. The central heating system consists of electric heating, forced air heating, and the wood-burning stove.
The location offers a peaceful and green residential environment at the edge of Biessum, with abundant space, greenery, and various walking opportunities in the immediate vicinity. Nearby attractions include the Biessumerbos forest and a riding school, making the location particularly suitable for enthusiasts of walking, nature, horse riding, and dog owners. Delfzijl West railway station is within walking distance, providing easy access to both Delfzijl center and the connection toward Groningen. The surrounding area is actively developing, with various parts of the neighborhood being renewed and redesigned over the coming years, creating more space for greenery, water features, and a modern living environment. Shopping facilities, schools, sports amenities, nature areas, the sea dyke, and transportation routes toward Groningen and the Eemshaven are all located in close proximity.
The property is being sold in principle fully furnished due to emigration, with nearly all present furnishings remaining in the home, including various furniture pieces, televisions, the alarm system, camera system, cabinets, and tables and chairs, with the exception of personal belongings.
This residence combines atmosphere, comfort, and functionality in an attractive manner, offering extensive possibilities for families, home working, or living without barriers, all within a tranquil yet conveniently located setting.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions 'ruime douchecabine' (spacious shower cabin) in the modern bathroom on the first floor.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The bathrooms are described with shower cabins only.
En-Suite Bathroom
The ground floor bedroom (16 m²) has a separate adjacent space (10 m²) prepared as a bathroom, but it is not directly attached as an en-suite. The description says it was 'separately prepared' rather than being integrated into the bedroom.
Guest Toilet
The listing mentions 'toiletruimte met elektrische vloerverwarming' (toilet room with electric floor heating) on the ground floor, accessible from the entrance hall.
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the listing descriptions of the bathroom facilities.
Double Shower
No mention of a double shower. Only one 'ruime douchecabine' is described.
Shared Shower
The shower is part of the private family bathroom, not a shared facility.
Shared Toilet
The ground floor toilet is a private facility within the home, not a shared toilet.
His & Hers Sinks
The first floor bathroom is explicitly described as having a 'dubbele wastafel' (double sink), indicating his and hers sinks.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
No mention of a balcony in the listing.
Rear Garden
The listing mentions a 'royale tuin' (large garden) surrounding the house with a large terrace. The garden area is part of the 786 m² plot.
Front Garden
The listing describes 'uitgebreid straatwerk rondom de woning' (extensive paving around the house) and mentions the garden surrounds the house, implying a front garden area.
Side Garden
The listing describes 'Tuin rondom' (garden around) and mentions extensive paving around the house allowing easy movement around the property.
Terrace
The listing explicitly mentions 'groot terras' (large terrace) as part of the garden, and describes the connection between kitchen and terrace via large sliding doors.
Rooftop Terrace
No mention of a rooftop terrace. This is a semi-bungalow with garden-level outdoor space.
Patio
The large terrace is effectively a patio area, positioned adjacent to the kitchen with sliding door access.
Veranda
No mention of a veranda in the listing.
Waterfront
The property is located in a residential area (Zandplatenbuurt) near the Biessumerbos and station. No mention of any waterfront.
Kitchen Garden
No mention of a kitchen garden or vegetable garden. Focus is on ornamental garden with terrace.
Equestrian Facilities
The listing mentions a riding school (manege) is nearby on walking distance, but no equestrian facilities are present on the property itself.
Small Livestock Facilities
No mention of any small livestock facilities.
Private Outdoor Pool
No mention of any swimming pool.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No mention of any jacuzzi.
Private Tennis Court
No mention of a tennis court.
Remarkable Mountain View
This is a flat area in the northern Netherlands (Groningen province). No mountains are present or mentioned.
Remarkable City View
Delfzijl is a small town, and the listing emphasizes the green, quiet residential environment. No city views are mentioned.
Remarkable Garden View
The property has a large garden (786 m²) and is located near the Biessumerbos and green areas. The garden itself is well-maintained with terrace and paving.
Remarkable Sea View
Delfzijl is near the sea (Eems estuary) but no sea views are mentioned in the listing. The property is described as being in a green residential area.
Remarkable Harbour View
No mention of harbour views. While Delfzijl has a harbour, this listing does not mention it.
Remarkable Landmark View
No mention of any landmark views.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning is mentioned. Only mentions electric heating, central heating, and wood stove as heating sources.
Central Heating
Clearly has central heating - an Intergas Extreme CV installation from 2020 is listed as being in the technical/storage room. Additionally has electric heating and wood stove.
Fireplace
A wood stove (houtkachel) Jacobus 12-14 kW with an impressive chimney is explicitly mentioned as a feature in the living room.
Underfloor Heating
The toilet room mentions 'elektrische vloerverwarming' (electric floor heating). Also the bathroom has 'elektrische verwarming'. This indicates underfloor heating is present in some areas.
Walk-In Closet
One of the bedrooms on the first floor (14.7 m²) is mentioned to have a 'grote praktische inloopkast' (large practical walk-in closet).
Home Office
The listing explicitly mentions a multifunctional room of approximately 12.5 m² with its own entrance currently used as a 'tweepersoons kantoor' (two-person office). Also described as suitable for 'kantoor aan huis' (home office).
Bay Window
No bay windows mentioned. Large window sections are mentioned but not specifically bay windows.
Private Indoor Pool
No pool mentioned. Focus is on the garden, terrace, and indoor living spaces.
Private Indoor Sauna
No sauna mentioned.
Built-In Wardrobes
One bedroom has an 'inloopkast' (walk-in closet), and the listing mentions 'meubels' and 'kasten' being included. This suggests built-in storage solutions are present.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The listing features high ceilings, open spaces, and a vide (mezzanine) which could suggest some Nordic influences, but no specific Scandinavian design elements are explicitly mentioned.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the house has been recently completely renovated, modernized, and insulated. Features include smart home technology, domotica, modern kitchen with high-end appliances (Quooker, steam oven, two refrigerators/freezers), and a modern bathroom. This is clearly a modernized property.
Industrial
No industrial design elements are mentioned. The emphasis is on luxury, comfort, and modern living rather than industrial aesthetics.
Mediterranean
Not applicable to this Dutch property. No Mediterranean design elements are present.
Classic
The house was built in 1975, but has been completely renovated. Some classic elements exist like the wood stove with chimney, but the overall character is modern after renovation.
Exterior Style
Traditional / Historic
The property is from 1975 and has been completely renovated. No mention of traditional or historic elements. This is a post-war functional construction.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1975, which is well after the early 20th century. No early 20th century architectural style is indicated.
Post-War Functional
Built in 1975, which is post-war. The style is described as semi-bungalow with functional layout. The property was designed for practical living with features like the multi-functional spaces.
Modernist
The listing mentions recent full renovation (2023-2024 area), smart home features, and modern insulation. However, the base structure is from 1975.
Newly Built
The property was built in 1975, making it approximately 50 years old. While it has been recently renovated and modernized, it is not newly built.
Kitchen
Dishwasher
The listing explicitly mentions 'vaatwasser op hoogte' (dishwasher at height) in the extensive appliances wall of the kitchen.
Oven
The listing explicitly mentions 'hoge nis stoomoven met laderails' (high niche steam oven with load rails) as part of the kitchen appliances.
Microwave
The listing explicitly mentions 'combimagnetron met AirFryer-functie' (combi microwave with AirFryer function) in the appliances wall.
Refrigerator
The listing explicitly mentions 'twee koelkasten' (two refrigerators) in the appliances wall.
Freezer
The listing explicitly mentions 'twee vriezers' (two freezers) in the appliances wall.
Kitchen Island
The listing explicitly mentions 'kookeiland met composiet werkblad' (cooking island with composite countertop) as a central feature of the kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a large living kitchen ('leefkeuken') of approximately 23.4 m² with a wide sliding door connecting to the terrace and dining area, creating an open connection between inside and outside.
Pantry
The listing mentions 'bijkeuken' (utility room/pantry) behind the kitchen.
Stove
The listing explicitly mentions 'inductiekookplaat' (induction cooktop) with four zones and double flex zone on the cooking island.
Induction Stove
The listing explicitly mentions 'inductiekookplaat met vier zones en dubbele flexzone' (induction cooktop with four zones and double flex zone).
Built-in Coffee Maker
No built-in coffee maker is explicitly mentioned in the listing. While there are many high-end appliances, a built-in coffee maker is not specified.
Boiling Water Tap
The listing explicitly mentions 'Quooker-kraan' (Quooker tap), which is a boiling water tap system.
Shared Kitchen
This is a single-family semi-bungalow home, not an apartment or shared living situation. There is no shared kitchen.
Designer Kitchen
The kitchen is described as a 'luxe leefkeuken' (luxurious living kitchen) with high-end appliances including Quooker tap, steam oven, double refrigerators/freezers, and a cooking island with composite countertop.
New Kitchen
The listing states the entire home has been recently fully renovated, modernized and insulated, with all plumbing, electricity and sewage completely renewed. The kitchen is part of this renovation.
Parking & Storage
Parking
The listing explicitly states 'Ruime oprit biedt volop parkeergelegenheid op eigen terrein' (spacious driveway offers ample parking on own territory).
Storage Room
The listing mentions a 'bijkeuken' (utility room), a 'multifunctionele ruimte' of 12.5 m², and a 'technische-/opbergruimte' (technical/storage room) on the first floor. Additionally, the garage has a 'vliering' (attic storage). Multiple storage options are present.
Garage
The listing states 'inpandige garage' and the technical details show 'Overige inpandige ruimte: 16 m²' which corresponds to the garage. It also has 'elektra en stromend water' (electricity and running water).
Automatic Garage Door
The listing explicitly states 'elektrische garagedeur' (electric garage door) under both the description and garage features.
Double Garage
The garage is described as having capacity for '1 auto' (1 car), so it's a single garage, not a double garage.
Attic
The garage features a 'vliering' (attic/storage loft). The listing also mentions 'technische-/opbergruimte' on the first floor. However, no dedicated attic room in the main house is explicitly described.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned anywhere in the listing. The property description focuses on ground floor, first floor, and garage, with no reference to a subterranean space.
Covered Parking
The inpandige garage (integrated garage) provides covered parking for 1 car. This qualifies as covered parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the listing. The property has an above-ground garage and driveway parking.
Rules
Owners Association
The property is a vrijstaande woning (detached single-family home) and no VvE (owners association) is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Monthly service fees are not referenced.
Leasehold
The property is listed as freehold (eigendom) with a registered kadastrale aanduiding (DELFZIJL M 1956). No mention of erfpacht or leasehold arrangements.
Other Rules
No specific HOA rules, bylaws, or community regulations are mentioned in the listing.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
Semi-bungalow with only 2 floors; no mention of elevator in the listing. Stairs are used for first floor access.
Intercom
No intercom system mentioned in the listing.
Alarm System
Listing explicitly states: 'de woning is voorzien van diverse sensoren, een alarmsysteem' and mentions the alarm system will remain with the house.
Security Cameras
Listing explicitly states: 'camerabeveiliging aan zowel de binnen- als buitenzijde van de woning' and cameras are included with the sale.
Private Entrance
The listing mentions 'multifunctionele ruimte van circa 12,5 m² met een eigen toegang vanuit zowel de tuin als de oprit'. This provides a private entrance to the multifunctional space.
Automatic Gate
No automatic gate mentioned. The listing mentions a 'ruime oprit' with parking but no gate. The electric door applies only to the garage.
Video Door Phone
No video door phone mentioned in the listing.
Gated Community
Listing describes the location as 'rustige en groene woonomgeving aan de rand van Biessum' with no mention of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Listed as 'levensloopbestendig' with bedroom on ground floor and prepared bathroom. However, no elevator and first floor only accessible via stairs reduces full wheelchair accessibility. Ground floor living is possible.
Utilities & Technical
Smart Home
The listing explicitly states 'Slimme woningfuncties en spraakgestuurde bediening' (Smart home functions and voice-controlled operation) and 'domotica' in the voorzieningen. Multiple smart features are described including smart lighting controls, voice-controlled systems, and an electric garage door.
Ventilation System
The listing explicitly lists 'mechanische ventilatie' (mechanical ventilation) and 'naturlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation) in the voorzieningen section.
Water Softener
The listing explicitly mentions 'Wateronthardersysteem (groot huishouden)' (Water softener system for large household) and 'trapkast met wateronthardersysteem' (trap closet with water softener system).
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
The listing explicitly mentions '16 zonnepanelen (Solar Edge systeem)' in the bijzonderheden section.
Double Glazing
The listing states 'Vrijwel volledig voorzien van kunststof kozijnen met dubbel glas' (almost fully equipped with plastic frames with double glazing).
Triple Glazing
Only double glazing is mentioned. No mention of triple glazing.
Wall Insulation
The Energie section lists 'Dakisolatie en muurisolatie' (roof insulation and wall insulation).
Floor Insulation
No specific mention of floor insulation in the listing. Only roof and wall insulation are explicitly mentioned.
Roof Insulation
The Energie section lists 'Dakisolatie en muurisolatie' (roof insulation and wall insulation).
Heat Pump
The listing mentions 'Intergas Extreme uit 2020' which is a conventional combi boiler, along with 'elektrische verwarming' and 'heteluchtverwarming'. No heat pump is mentioned.
Home Battery
No mention of a home battery storage system in the listing.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Additional energy efficiency measures include: full renovation with modern insulation, completely renewed electrical system and plumbing, water softener system, smart home automation with energy-efficient controls, high-efficiency kitchen appliances (Quooker, steam oven, induction cooktop), LED lighting throughout, and the property was recently fully renovated, modernized and insulated. The wood stove (Jacobus 12-14 kW) also provides supplementary heating.